If you fear that you will not be able to treat them justly, then marry (only) one, or marry from among those whom your right hands possess. This will make it more likely that you will avoid injustice.
(Yang demikian itu) maksudnya mengawini empat orang istri atau seorang istri saja, atau mengambil hamba sahaya (lebih dekat) kepada (tidak berbuat aniaya) atau berlaku lalim.